Did Tim Thomas play for the Islanders?

The Boston Bruins traded goaltender Tim Thomas to the New York Islanders on Thursday for a conditional second-round pick (according to Arthur Staple of Newsday), even though the 38-year-old veteran reportedly will not end his self-imposed retirement in Colorado (via TSN’s Pierre LeBrun).

What did Luongo say about Tim Thomas?

Regarding Lapierre’s goal in Game 5, Luongo said the following about Thomas: It’s not hard if you’re playing in the paint. It’s an easy save for me, but if you’re wandering out and aggressive like he does, that’s going to happen.

What did Tim Thomas do?

But the last few years have been difficult for the two-time Vezina Trophy winner, who revealed Thursday that he suffered a life-altering concussion while playing for the Florida Panthers in 2013. “I woke up the next morning after it and I couldn’t decide what I wanted to eat, where I wanted to go,” Thomas said.

How many vezinas does Tim Thomas have?

A two-time Vezina Trophy recipient, Thomas finished his NHL career with 214 wins and a . 920 all-time save percentage in 426 games.

Why did the Bruins trade Tim Thomas?

Thomas announced via his personal Facebook account in June that he was taking a year off to spend more time with his family. He held true to his word once the lockout ended and was subsequently suspended by the Bruins. A source told ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun that Thomas still doesn’t want to play this season.

Where did Tim Thomas go?

Thomas played parts of two more seasons — he didn’t play in the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season — then basically disappeared from the hockey scene at 39-years-old. He moved to Colorado, Idaho, Florida and Arizona.

Is Tim Thomas a Hall of Famer?

Former Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame this week. It was a deserving accolade after an outstanding career for the Flint, Mich., native.

Who was goalie before Rask?

Starter and Vezina trophy season (2012–2014) Prior to the declaration of the 2012–13 lockout, Rask was named as the starting goaltender for the Bruins, replacing Tim Thomas, who would eventually be traded to the New York Islanders on 7 February 2013.

Who plays goalie for the Boston Bruins?

Tuukka Rask
Weight	176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team Former teams	Boston Bruins Ilves HC Plzeň

What happened to Bruins goalie Tim Thomas?

Retired goalie Tim Thomas emotionally details brain damage he says came from hockey. Years removed from the goaltending career and the concussions that caused so many problems, Tim Thomas on Thursday detailed the brain damage that derailed his life.

How many concussions did Tim Thomas have?

Now 45, Thomas is still coming to grips with head injuries and one concussion from December 2013 that he said “changed my life.” “I woke up the next morning after it, and I couldn’t decide what I wanted to eat, where I wanted to go,” Thomas said.

Who did Phil Esposito play for?

A former center for the Black Hawks, Bruins and Rangers, Phil Esposito dominated his era and set several NHL records during his 19-year NHL career. As a rookie for the Black Hawks in 1963, Esposito would use a Northland wood stick and Cooper gloves.